Renowned weaver opening her studio to the public 15 & 16 October
Renowned fibre artist Esther Nitschke MBE has been spinning, weaving and teaching workshops for nearly 60 years. Her long history of awards and accolades include three woven garments held in the collection at Te Papa and in 1994 she was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire for her services to weaving.
Esther is opening her Feilding studio as part of the Art Trail Manawatu to exhibit a range of work including woven and knitted garments, hand-dyed silk scarves and her beautiful wool blankets and cushions.
Esther will be onsite to do demonstrations and discuss her lifetimes work. Everyone is welcome, whether you are visiting as part of the Art Trail Manawatu or dropping in independently.
The studio will be open 10am – 4pm on the 15th and 16th of October.
Esther Nitschke Weaving Studio
7 Ranui Place, Feilding
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